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VE56 HPO

2006 Kia Sportage

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

116,911 mi
Last recorded116,911 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2006 Kia Sportage78,394 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 HPO
MakeKia
ModelSportage
Year2006
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2023 116,911 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired rear cradle mounting point (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to become detached axle 2 both side arms rotten though (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 110,188 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 97,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 87,283 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 82,992 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2019 82,990 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 80,597 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 80,597 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2017 73,816 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,781 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 59,343 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 53,683 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 47,569 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 40,543 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 33,441 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 24,841 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Kia Sportage?

Based on 2,634,551 MOT tests across 296,598 vehicles.

80.4%
Pass Rate
7,022
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
296,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 16,003
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 15,822
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 14,522
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,705
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VE56 HPO is a 2006 Kia Sportage in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 2006 Kia Sportage models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 78,394 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Sportage fails its MOT is brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick, accounting for 16,003 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE56 HPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Sportage typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Kia Sportage is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE56 HPO registered?

VE56 HPO is a 2006 Kia Sportage, first registered on 20 December 2006.

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